The Second Story R introduces many new mechanics and systems for a faithful reinterpretation of a highly revered PS1 classic.
Quick Links Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT For many, Star Ocean: The Second Story R may just be another remake of a highly revered PlayStation title, but in all honestly, it is one of the must-play JRPGs of the year. In many ways, the remake successfully retains the characteristics of the sci-fi/fantasy themes from the franchise while introducing new features that bring it up to par with modern titles.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R’s narrative is an excellent amalgamation of classic sci-fi and fantasy storytelling that will captivate players for about 30 hours. Even though the main narrative is simple like its original counterpart, the game truly shines during smaller moments with subtle romantic moments and mesmerizing Private Action set pieces that do the bulk of the world-building.
However, these short encounters don’t prepare you for some boss battles, as they are significantly more challenging. Star Ocean: The Second Story R lacks the right balance of formidable overworld enemies that give players enough practice and the opportunity to Special Art moves. Additionally, since you can only control one character at a time, Ally AI is not up to par with some modern titles and requires intervention during crucial moments.
To bring Star Ocean: The Second Story R up to par with modern titles, Square Enix has also added some fresh mechanics that aid during combat and leveling up. For example, the new Assault Action system lets one summon guest characters from other Star Ocean titles that help you in combat. It works seamlessly in boss encounters and adds more flair to an otherwise repetitive loop.
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